en•tre•pre•neur -noun Entrepreneur, translated from its French roots, means "one who undertakes." The term Entrepreneur is used to refer to anyone who undertakes the organization and management of an enterprise involving independence and risk as well as the opportunity for profit.
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“There was nothing on the market that I felt was any good, so I decided to make something myself,” – Julie Aigner-Clark
Julie Aigner-Clark is probably the ultimate momtrepreneur. Yet she didn’t start out with any grand ambitions in the world of business, but rather just wanted to be a better mother and to help others [...]
If you have been in business for some time, the chances are that you get so engrossed in the day-to-day operation and spend so much time effectively putting out fires rather than being fully focused, that you are really not seeing the bigger picture. Truth be told you should always be trying to view this [...]
It’s the start of a new poll, and this month we’re asking, “What’s been the best Social Media marketing channel for a business and why?”
Twitter took 2009 by storm when entrepreneurs around the globe began using this viral form of social media to promote and spread the word about their business, products and services.
Facebook Fan [...]
Your website is your window to the world and for many people will be the first impression that they get. You had better make it a good one during the second or two it usually takes for them to form their all-important opinion. First impressions will definitely matter and you must place additional emphasis on [...]
Almost all of us make some kind of New Year’s resolutions. It’s almost as if it’s traditional to do so, whether we like it or not! Have you considered your resolutions for 2010? While many of us intend to change something here or there in our personal lives, few of us entrepreneurs ever consider making [...]
“Capital isn’t scarce; vision is” – Sam Walton
Sam Walton could be one of the most understated and under-recognized names in the history of the United States. Much to his delight, his influence on the very way that we live went largely unrecognized for most of his life. There can be few people who have made [...]
In no particular order, we have compiled a list of what we consider to be ten of the best books released during 2009. These books should be in the library of every small business owner and entrepreneur, as they often represent straight shooting, pertinent and timely tips or solutions. While a lot of the material [...]
An e-mail newsletter is still one of the strongest marketing tools you can deploy. Always remember that this type of marketing campaign should be subtle and not intrusive. Over the years, e-mail spam has quite rightly developed a very bad name, but using this medium can still be effective so long as you approach it [...]
Over the last few weeks we have been asking you “What’s your TOP seasonal marketing tip on how to boost business during the holidays?”
Thanks to everyone who entered this months poll. Your top seasonal marketing tips were:
If you are in retail, wherever possible, offer free shipping and free gifts with purchases, and create more [...]
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Are you able to keep up with all the tools coming out from Mountain View? You may not be familiar with Google Voice, but it could help encourage some of your customers to become repeat buyers through a rather easy integration. Through Google Voice, a single number is available which can be configured to forward [...]
“People are smart, good and surprise me with the way they use our site.” Craig Newmark.
You could be forgiven for thinking that Craig Newmark was maybe a little naïve, exuding a level of trust that simply does not seem befitting in a business age dominated by MBA-style approaches to business transactions and ruled by the [...]
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